Sports

Lakers’ Bryant likely to be out for season opener: Coach 17 Oct 2013 - 07:12 am

BEIJING: Kobe Bryant’s recovery from an Achilles injury will likely keep him out of his team’s season-opener in two weeks, Los Angeles Lakers...

Coates to head Tokyo 2020 Coordination Commission 17 Oct 2013 - 07:11 am

LAUSANNE: Australian John Coates was yesterday named as chairman of the Coordination Commission for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, the International Olympic...

Spain and England qualify 17 Oct 2013 - 07:10 am

England’s Steven Gerrard (centre) runs through the Polish defence to score the second goal during the World Cup 2014 Group H match at...

Chile, Ecuador book Brazil berth 17 Oct 2013 - 07:09 am

BUENOS AIRES: Chile beat Ecuador 2-1 in their closing South American qualifier in Santiago on Tuesday as both went through automatically to the...

Liverpool to set up academy in India 17 Oct 2013 - 07:09 am

LONDON: Liverpool are preparing to launch a new youth academy in India next year, the Premier League giants announced yesterday. The five-time European...

Honduras reach World Cup finals 17 Oct 2013 - 07:09 am

LOS ANGELES: Honduras qualified for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil on Tuesday by clinching the last of the automatic qualifying spots...

Rohit, Kohli fashion India’s stunning victory over Australia 17 Oct 2013 - 07:06 am

India’s Virat Kohli hits a six during his innings in the second One-Day International match against Australia at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in...

McIlroy seeks ‘solace’ and form at Korea Open 17 Oct 2013 - 07:00 am

SEOUL: Troubled former world number one Rory McIlroy admitted he was “seeking solace” as he prepared to begin a lucrative three-week Asian swing...

Pakistan sense win in Abu Dhabi 17 Oct 2013 - 03:55 am

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq celebrates his century on the third day of their first Test against South Africa at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket...

Double for Mounir at QTF InterContinental tennis tourney 16 Oct 2013 - 05:09 am

The prize winners at the QTF InterContinental tennis tournament pose for a picture along with Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) officials at InterContinental Doha...

Indonesian tycoon takes control of Inter 16 Oct 2013 - 05:08 am

MILAN: Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir has acquired a majority stake in Inter Milan, club president Massimo Moratti confirmed yesterday. “We have signed with...

Brazil made to work hard by troubled Zambia 16 Oct 2013 - 05:08 am

BEIJING: World Cup hosts Brazil were made to work hard for a 2-0 win yesterday over a Zambia side whose coach quit last...

British driver Edwards dies in Porsche crash 16 Oct 2013 - 05:07 am

LONDON: British motorpsort was in mourning yesterday following the death of driver Sean Edwards (pictured) at the Queensland Raceway in Australia. The London-born...

Manzoor century gives Pakistan lead in first Test 16 Oct 2013 - 05:06 am

Pakistan’s opener Khurram Manzoor (right) bats during the second day of their first Test against South Africa at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium...

Tendulkar to play final match at home in Mumbai 16 Oct 2013 - 05:06 am

MUMBAI: Cricket’s most prolific run-scorer Sachin Tendulkar will play his 200th and final Test match at his home ground in Mumbai against West...

Row over Australia sponsor censorship claims 16 Oct 2013 - 05:05 am

SYDNEY: Cricket Australia yesterday accused of censoring a sponsorship message warning against mixing alcohol and sport because it conflicts with lucrative drinks deals,...

India look to level series in second ODI against Australia 16 Oct 2013 - 05:05 am

JAIPUR: Having lost the first ODI of the series by 72 runs, hosts India will look to plug their batting and bowling loopholes...

Phillip Island braces for Stoner-free era 16 Oct 2013 - 05:04 am

MELBOURNE: The retirement of Casey Stoner ) will be keenly felt at Sunday’s Australian MotoGP, where the two-time world champion’s domination was a...